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October 27th will mark Duty Counsel Day, a chance to recognize the lawyers who provide free legal assistance – to Albertans navigating the court system. Legal Aid Alberta criminal duty counsel lawyer – Dominique Giesbrecht chatted with Global News Morning Edmonton.

Industry Minister Melanie Joly is warning Stelco’s American owner it could be forced to sell its Canadian operations unless it honours job commitments. Drew Fagan, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy Professor, joins Global’s Nivrita Ganguly to discuss what these developments could mean for Canada’s steel industry.

Cleveland-Cliffs, the American company that owns the Stelco plant in Hamilton, Ont., is going ahead with hundreds of layoffs despite a threat of legal action from the Canadian government. Mackenzie Gray explains what’s at stake, how Cleveland-Cliffs is pushing back, and what could happen next.

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it is seeking legal action after being asked by Indigenous Services Canada to repay over $12-million in ineligible spending reduced from the organization’s previous ask of nearly $29-million.

A survivor from the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy says he’s still struggling with the psychological trauma from the attack. He tells Global News he’s also hired a lawyer to help him navigate the ICBC system. Angela Jung has the details.

Charles Spencer’s new book about the life and death of his sister, Princess Diana, is reopening old wounds with the British Royal family. Mike Armstrong reports on some of Spencer’s accusations, and how Buckingham Palace and outspoken broadcaster Piers Morgan are pushing back.

Canada’s top court has laid out a new sentencing framework for cases involving Indigenous offenders against victims of crime. The decision is supposed to help reconcile the legal system with indigenous justice, but there are questions around whether the guidelines will be followed. Jillian Piper reports.

The federal government is threatening legal action against the owners of Hamilton’s Stelco steel plant, over plans to lay off up to 500 workers. Industry Minister Melanie Joly has sent a letter to the Stelco president, expressing her “extreme disappointment” over the planned layoffs. Mackenzie Gray reports.

Municipal election ballots for the Winnipeg ward of Transcona will include incumbent city councillor Russ Wyatt, who is running despite his recent sexual assault charges.

A fire at a southeast Calgary landfill continues to burn after it ignited more than a week ago. As fire crews assist with knocking it down, new details are emerging about legal action the City of Calgary is taking against the landfill’s operator. Adam MacVicar reports.

As we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it’s a chance to learn more about the ongoing challenges that Indigenous Peoples continue to face. One area where those impacts remain visible is within the justice system. Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Andre Landry spoke with Global News Morning Edmonton.

A recent lawsuit from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, a human rights organization, is alleging the Government of Manitoba and Canada is underfunding Legal Aid Manitoba. Toni De Guzman reports.

The new 50 per cent emergency tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump lobbed at Canada over the weekend have raised legal questions about their broad use — since no president has used them before. But a policy that bypasses legislative constraints and goes around the U.S. Court of International Trade, also contains potential consequences against Canada...

Electric bikes are becoming more common on Kingston streets, but not all e-bikes are created equal. Police are reminding riders what’s legal, as the city looks at how to better regulate this growing mode of transportation.

Members of Halifax’s legal community are reacting after the province prevented people living in tents from accessing higher income assistance. This comes after a Court of Appeal ruling found tents count as a legal accommodation, leading the province to make some adjustments. Mitchell Bailey has the latest.

Both levels of government are accused of violating the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for underfunding legal aid in Manitoba, according to a Court of King’s Bench lawsuit.

A former car salesman, Clement Vandenkerckhove, in Belgium, is now a prince after his father formally recognized him as a member of the country’s royal family. Prince Laurent’s now 26-year-old son was born before Laurent’s marriage to Princess Claire.

When Albertans need legal help but can’t afford a lawyer, Legal Aid Alberta is often there to assist. But what many people don’t realize is that the organization relies on a network of private lawyers to deliver many of its services. Legal Aid Alberta’s roster relations liaison Paul Welke spoke to Global News Morning Edmonton...

WATCH: Saskatchewan legal aid service organizations are flagging justice system failures in access to affordable legal assistance admits spiking crime rates.

A New Brunswick lawyer is facing disciplinary proceedings after it’s alleged he prepared 10 of 12 legal citations using generative AI that were then filed in court. As artificial intelligence becomes more common in professional workplaces, it is raising bigger questions about where the technology fits into the justice system. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.